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My Story: Valerie and Kathy

In May during Older Americans Month Goodwill celebrates the contributions that older workers make both inside and outside the workforce At a

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My Story: Kathy Kotch

In May during Older Americans Month Goodwill celebrates the contributions that older workers make both inside and outside the workforce At a

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My Story: Arnaldo Arista Mendoza

This National Skilled Trade Day we acknowledge Arnaldo s journey and millions of others currently working in and pursuing a career

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My Story: Mia Hooks

Towards the end of Mia s training program she had the incredible opportunity to meet with a team from Google through

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My Story: Shaheera Alnatshia

International Women s Day is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Goodwill has changed

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My Story: Meosha Barnum

Meosha Barnum found herself in difficult times after a dispute led to her becoming involved with the justice system This

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My Story: Maureen Juma

Maureen Juma thought it was nearly impossible for her to further her education while caring for her children at home

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My Story: Jacob Barrett

Jacob Barrett epitomizes the adage If at first you don t succeed try try again For Jacob who has a visual

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My Story: Roberta Horner

In March 2022 Roberta Horner found herself seeking a new beginning She had worked in factories for many years but

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A group standing in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
My Story: Valerie and Kathy

In May during Older Americans Month Goodwill celebrates the contributions that older workers make both inside and outside the workforce At a

READ STORY3 min read
Women wearing a black shirt standing in front of plants
My Story: Kathy Kotch

In May during Older Americans Month Goodwill celebrates the contributions that older workers make both inside and outside the workforce At a

READ STORY3 min read
Men wearing a green shirt and jeans standing next to a wood table.
My Story: Arnaldo Arista Mendoza

This National Skilled Trade Day we acknowledge Arnaldo s journey and millions of others currently working in and pursuing a career

READ STORY3 min read
A headshot of a women with a short hair wearing a green top
My Story: Mia Hooks

Towards the end of Mia s training program she had the incredible opportunity to meet with a team from Google through

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Women seating on a white couch wearing a brown suit.
My Story: Shaheera Alnatshia

International Women s Day is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Goodwill has changed

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Women wearing a black had wearing a Lakers number eight shirt.
My Story: Meosha Barnum

Meosha Barnum found herself in difficult times after a dispute led to her becoming involved with the justice system This

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My Story: Maureen Juma

Maureen Juma thought it was nearly impossible for her to further her education while caring for her children at home

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My Story: Jacob Barrett

Jacob Barrett epitomizes the adage If at first you don t succeed try try again For Jacob who has a visual

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My Story: Roberta Horner

In March 2022 Roberta Horner found herself seeking a new beginning She had worked in factories for many years but

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